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Equality & Diversity

Annabelle's Challenge Equality & Diversity Policy 

Introduction

Annabelle's Challenge is an equal opportunity charity taking into account the diversity within our workforce, members and volunteers.

We believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

The Equality & Diversity Policy requires commitment from everyone within the Charity. Our CEO, Jared Griffin, is responsible for the implementation and effective operation of this policy and copies can be obtained from Jared Griffin upon request.

Our Responsibilities

As a charity we ensure that we have a workplace where staff and volunteers feel valued, respected and included. Upon commencement of their employment, staff and volunteers will be informed of the existence of this Policy and the charities expectations of them under its terms. Harassment, exclusion and bullying will not be tolerated on any level. All staff and volunteers should feel comfortable at work and always be treated with dignity and respect.

We will ensure that fair standards of employment practice and proper records of employment decisions are maintained.

We will deliver training on new and revised legislation to all our staff and volunteers.

We will treat all our partners, members and volunteers with respect, courtesy and consideration at all times.

Employees’ & Volunteers Responsibilities

All of our employees and volunteers must adhere to and comply with this Policy and the spirit in which it is written.

Employees and volunteers must treat all colleagues and members with courtesy, respect and consideration at all times.

If employees or volunteers believe that any form of discrimination is taking place within the workplace or at events, we expect them to report this to senior management immediately.

Your Rights & Responsibilities

You can expect to be treated with respect, courtesy and consideration at all times by our staff and volunteers and we expect you to treat our staff and volunteers in the same way.

You will not be discriminated against, or treated less favourably in any way on the grounds of your religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

Recruitment

Wherever possible all vacancy advertisements will include an appropriate short statement on equal opportunity and diversity, and steps will be taken to ensure that knowledge of vacancies reaches all areas of the community. We will also endeavour to ensure that all vacancies are advertised both internally and externally simultaneously.

The selection criteria (job description and employee / volunteer specification) for all roles will be kept under constant review to ensure that they are essential for the effective performance of the job.

Remuneration will be set for the advertised position before applicants are seen and selected.

Wherever possible, more than one person must be involved in the recruitment and selection process. In addition, the reasons for the selection and rejection of applicants for vacancies must be recorded.

Employee Training and Promotion

Whilst all training and employment and volunteer opportunities will be offered strictly on merit, we will encourage underrepresented groups to apply for these opportunities within our charity.

Wherever possible, efforts will be made to identify and remove unnecessary or unjustifiable barriers and provide appropriate facilities and conditions of service to meet the special needs of disadvantaged and/or underrepresented groups.

Objectives of the Policy

No applicant, employee or volunteer will receive less favourable treatment or be subjected to any form of discrimination.

All employees and volunteers will be given the help they need to attain their full potential wherever that is possible.

We secure the best employees and volunteers for our needs by accessing all sections of the community.

We achieve an ability based workforce that is in line with the working population mix.

Feedback and Complaints

We will deal with any complaints of discrimination quickly and in a constructive manner.

Any feedback or complaints that we receive will be dealt with compassionately. We appreciate that this can be a difficult subject to raise and individuals may feel uncomfortable or intimidated. We are committed to ensuring that you feel able to come forward without fear.

Review Date: January 2026
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